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Name: The Dorito effect
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Author: Mark Schatzker

In The Dorito Effect, Mark Schatzker contends that the nation’s public‑health battle against obesity, heart disease and diabetes has been misdirected. He argues that the true culprit is the growing divide between what foods taste good and what they actually contain, rather than the traditional focus on fat, carbohydrates or other single nutrients. By examining how flavor-driven choices shape diets, Schatzker offers a new perspective on reducing excess consumption and improving public health.

First publish date: 2015

Genre: Health & Medicine/Nutrition & Diet

Authors: Mark Schatzker

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